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SEATTLE vs. WEST DES MOINES
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Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs West Des Moines, Iowa

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 47.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $160,529 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA vs West Des Moines, IA

Compared to Seattle, West Des Moines is:

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47.0% lower

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8.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

67.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

29.8% higher

Commute

48.1% lower

Health

16.1% higher

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Personal

24.2% lower

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